Kennebunk Town Column — Dec. 27, 2007

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Dec 27, 2007 at 2:00 AM

I have written many times in then past about the wonderful connections I have shared with readers, and how this column has been a blessing for me, and for those who choose to read and contact me for one reason or another.

I have written many times in then past about the wonderful connections I have shared with readers, and how this column has been a blessing for me, and for those who choose to read and contact me for one reason or another.

I have received countless phone calls, cards, letters, and gifts over the years, and each time something like this happens I am just as flattered as I was when I received my first note in the mail almost seven years ago.

In addition to stories rich in history, sometimes pictures and old news clippings are brought or sent to me. On occasion a package is left for me at the Coast Star office. I have been given gifts-a hand painted tire swing, T-shirts, books, poems, flowers, homemade jam, a hand crafted bird house, art work, Christmas tree ornaments, and vintage cherub decorations.

My most recent parcel came via an 84-year-old man from Massachusetts who is a faithful reader. He has ties to the Coast Star dating back to the 1970s when his friends the Sampson's were involved intricately with the paper's production.

We met and talked and he left some old newspapers and pictures for me. I never know when I'm going to be graced with the sort of kindness that the many Coast Star readers like Mr. Raciot have bestowed upon me-but I look forward to each inquiry, each and every new year, and as I mentioned before, when it happens I am truly grateful from the bottom of my heart

Daughters of the American Revolution Rebecca Emery Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet on Jan. 5, 2008 to put together annual reports to be sent to NSDAR National Headquarters in Washington, D.C.

All members are invited, and chapter officers and committee chairmen should bring the information needed for their report. This will not be a 'Regular Meeting' with a program and such, but refreshments will be served. It will be held at 33 Longwood Drive, Kennebunk at 1 p.m.. For more information call 324-6202 or 985-6489.

Support Group Families with loved ones serving in Iraq or Afghanistan who are interested in connecting with other families of servicemen and women may contact Cristi at 985-8711 for details on support groups in the Kennebunk area.

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